Here you will get the most complete tour to the magical Guatapé, where you will have the opportunity to see the impressive Piedra del Peñol. This tour lasts for a full day and we will start from the city of Medellín. This is the perfect opportunity for you to get to know the most beautiful landscapes in the country, climb 742 steps to reach the top of the Stone, or walk through the traditional streets of the town. You can also navigate Lake Guatapé on a boat, there you will see the country's celebrity vacation homes, and the ruins of Pablo Escobar's old house.
We pick up from hotels located in the area of Laureles and El Poblado (only those included in the list). The pick-up service can be requested only at the time you make your reservation, the maximum time to make your reservation including pick-up service will be up to 12 hours to begin the tour. If the reservation is made after 7:30 pm the previous day, the participant must reach the meeting point which is in the laurel sector. Important note: We only offer the pick-up service in the morning, the return is done directly to the initial meeting point, which is in the laurel area. If your hotel is not included in the list, you should arrive at our meeting point in the laurel area. Please note that hotel pick-up service quotas are subject to limited availability daily, so it is recommended that you apply as far in advance as possible.
We will start the experience with a typical breakfast of the region, which includes: Arepa, egg, fruit, cheese, and drink (chocolate, coffee, or latte). Then start the bus route to Guatapé. The order of stops described below may vary from day to day depending on different factors such as: weather, traffic, number of people, etc.
One of our stops will be at a farm in the municipality of Marinilla, where you can interact with animals such as llamas, cows, horses, rabbits, ponies, and more. 70 min are transfer to this point
We will be able to observe the famous monument of the Ave Fenix, which represents the rebirth of the town. Then we will visit the replica of the old town, where you will be able to see some beautiful landscapes and you will be able to appreciate what the town of El Peñol was like before it was flooded for the creation of the dam. 10 min are of transfer to this point.
We will go on a boat tour of the Guatapé Dam for approximately 50 minutes, there you will see cabins of different celebrities of the country, the ruins of the cabin of Pablo Escobar, as well as beautiful landscapes throughout the tour. 30 min are transfer to this point.
In the restaurant on the road to the stone, we will eat a delicious lunch, which consists of: Rice, ripe banana, salad, soup, protein (beef, pork, chicharrón, chicken, ground beef or vegetarian option), and drink (guandolo, which is a typical drink). 20 min are transfer to this point.
We will make a special stop at the Plazoleta de los zocalos, there you can take the best photos, and you can also go shopping for handicrafts, drinks, sweets and food. 5 min are of transfer to this point
In the village you can walk the seawall, the street of memories and especially the street of parasols, where you can take some of the best photos of the whole route. 10 minutes is transfer to this point.
We will visit the famous Peñol Stone, there you will have enough time to climb the stone if you choose, (which has an extra cost of $30,000 Colombian pesos that must be paid there), and once you reach the top you will have one of the best views of your life. If you decide not to go upstairs, you can use this time to shop or have a typical drink. 40 min are transfer to this point
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